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Broncos' John Fox seeks 100th win, endorses Peyton Manning for MVP

John Fox's record as a head coach is 99-86, counting the postseason. (Denver Post file)

Everybody else is weighing in on the NFL MVP race, why can't Broncos coach John Fox?

The MVP award is largely between Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson, although quarterbacks Tom Brady from New England and Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers also figure to receive consideration.

"Obviously I might be a little biased and with all due respect to everybody involved, I think what's unique about Peyton ... he's done it in a new city with a new team," Fox said at his Monday press conference. "At that position in my personal opinion that's what separates him from the rest of the field."

Fox's opinion could get some oomph this week as he has a chance to become the 40th coach in NFL history to record 100 wins. Thanks to his team's current 10-game winning streak, Fox is 99-86, counting the postseason, entering the Broncos' game Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs in the regular-season finale at Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

What sets Fox's record apart is he won eight games, including one in the playoffs, with Tim Tebow at quarterback during the 2011 season. He's won 12 more so far this year with Manning at quarterback.

"I've had a great staff, great players," Fox said. "A lot goes into that. It's not one guy. They put it on your record or tombstone or whatever, but I just happened to be head coach during that. But there's a lot of efforts and I appreciate all those efforts. We're just worried about this week. We've got a good team coming in."

Good team? Coach, the Chiefs are 2-13 after losing to the Indianapolis Colts 20-13 on Sunday.

"I looked at the stat sheet this morning from the Indy game and these guys (the Chiefs) put up 507 yards, 352 rushing," Fox said. "I thought it was one of those, 'hung in there and fought hard,' but they did everything but win."